Community
Part of the Foundation’s mission is to encourage the growth of not only ice hockey, but all ice related sports in the West Michigan region. To that end, the Foundation staff and volunteers, players and families engage in a number of charitable activities:
Try Blind Hockey
This first of its kind event in Michigan brought over 15 individuals of all ages, skating ability and sight impairment out to skate. Through the help of players, volunteers, staff and local businesses, the Foundation equipped and fitted participants for over an hour and a half of skating and hockey all at no cost to the participants. We look forward to hosting this event again.
Charitable Cup
Each season, the Foundation calls upon its players and families to contribute to a worthy local charity culminating in tournaments in each division.
Blood Drive
Each year the Foundation sponsors a blood drive in partnership with Versiti for parents and staff to help meet our local community’s need for blood.
Rosa Parks Skate Donation
The Foundation works closely with the Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department to purchase and donate skates to the city for use at the Rosa Parks Circle Rink in downtown Grand Rapids.
